本专业提供文学研究的综合单元。它以文学研究的未成年人为基础，并扩大了学生对当代和历史文学主题和文本的理解。向学生介绍了塑造当代评论的不同学术立场，并邀请他们考虑不同讲话立场对文学研究领域的形成方式的影响。该专业的评估任务包括简短练习，口头报告，论文和正式考试。该专业包括顶岗单元，这些单元为学生提供了利用其专业学习的机会，并发展了在新的情况下应用这种学习的能力。
This major provides an integrated set of units in literary studies. It builds on the minor in literary studies and broadens student understanding of contemporary and historical literary themes and texts. Students are introduced to different scholarly positions that shape contemporary commentary, and are invited to consider the impact of different speaking positions on how the field of literary studies is being shaped. Assessment tasks for the major include short exercises, oral presentations, essays, and formal examinations. The major includes capstone units, which provide students with the opportunity to draw on their learning in their major, and develop the capacity to apply this learning in new contexts.<br><br>On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:<br>Critically review theory, research and practice in the humanities, social sciences and creative arts,<br>Critically reflect on the patterns of social, cultural, historical and political experience of society,<br>Plan, execute and communicate research and critical inquiry into the lives of communities of diverse places, experiences, discourses and time,<br>Exhibit a high degree of proficiency in active reading of complex texts, including collection and analysis of resource materials including the composition of oral and written material,<br>Demonstrate independence, self- reflection and creativity to meet goals and challenges in professional and academic pursuits